Sidewall, Celling, Spacer and Specialty Panels

We provide certified repair, refurbishment, and fabrication services for cabin sidewall panels, ceiling panels, spacer panels, and specialty interior panels on commercial and executive aircraft.

Cabin Panel Repair, Refurbishment, and Fabrication

AIRO Industries Company provides complete services for the panels that form the visible interior surfaces of the aircraft cabin. Sidewall panels, ceiling panels, spacer panels, and specialty panels make up the largest continuous surface area inside any aircraft. Together, they define the overall look, feel, and perceived age of the cabin. When these panels are cracked, stained, yellowed, or misaligned, the entire cabin looks tired regardless of how new the seats or carpet are.

Our team handles the full scope of cabin panel work, from individual panel repairs and spot refinishing to complete panel set refurbishment and custom fabrication for reconfigured cabins. We service thermoplastic, composite, and honeycomb core panels across Boeing and Airbus platforms, and we maintain the tooling, materials, and expertise to match OEM color, texture, and finish standards on every project.

Sidewall and ceiling panel repair and refurbishment

Spacer panel, dado panel, and window surround service

Custom panel fabrication for reconfigured cabins

All work completed with full FAA documentation and return to service approval

AIRO Industries Company repairs and refurbishes sidewall panels to restore them to OEM appearance standards. We handle crack repair, surface refinishing, laminate and film replacement, and complete panel fabrication when existing panels are beyond economical repair. Our work includes upper sidewalls, lower sidewalls, and the window belt area, as well as the window surrounds and shade housings that integrate with the sidewall assembly.

SIDEWALL PANELS

Sidewall panels line both sides of the cabin from floor to overhead bin level. They are the panels passengers sit next to, lean against, and look at throughout every flight. Over time, these panels accumulate scuffs and scratches from passenger contact and baggage handling, stains from spills and condensation, cracks from impacts and mounting stress, and yellowing or discoloration from UV exposure and age.

Sidewall Panel services include:

Upper and lower sidewall panel repair and refinishing

Crack repair, crack stop, and structural patching

Decorative laminate and film replacement

Window surround and shade housing repair

Color matching and texture replication

Mounting clip, retainer, and fastener replacement

CEILING PANELS

Ceiling panels form the overhead surface of the cabin between the left and right overhead bin assemblies. These panels are less exposed to direct passenger contact than sidewalls, but they still accumulate damage from maintenance access, condensation staining, lighting modifications, and general aging. Discolored or sagging ceiling panels are immediately noticeable and make the entire cabin feel dated.

Ceiling Panel services include:

Main ceiling panel repair and refinishing

Cross aisle and entry area ceiling panel service

Valance panel repair and replacement

Lighting cutout modification and reinforcement

Panel sag correction and mounting system repair

Exterior face panel and end cap refinishing

SPACER PANELS

Spacer panels fill the gaps and transitions between other cabin components. They are found between overhead bins and the ceiling, between sidewall panels and monuments, around door frames, and at any location where two different cabin elements meet and a finished transition piece is needed. These panels are often small in size but critical to the overall appearance of the cabin. A missing, cracked, or mismatched spacer panel creates a visual gap that draws the eye and makes an otherwise clean cabin look unfinished.

Spacer Panel services include:

Bin to ceiling transition panel repair and replacement

Sidewall to monument filler panel service

Door frame and entry area spacer panel repair

Color and texture matching to adjacent cabin surfaces

Custom spacer panel fabrication for reconfigured cabins

Gap and fit adjustment for proper panel alignment

SPECIALTY PANELS

Beyond standard sidewall, ceiling, and spacer panels, aircraft cabins contain a range of specialty panels that serve specific functions or occupy unique locations within the interior. These include dado panels along the lower cabin walls, kick panels at seat and monument bases, window shade housings, galley face panels, lavatory wall panels, and any custom panel designed for a specific application within the cabin.

Specialty Panel services include:

Dado and Kick Panels

Galley and Lavatory Panels

Custom and VIP Panels

WHY OPERATORS CHOOSE AIRO FOR CABIN PANELS

Cabin panels are the backdrop for everything else in the interior. They cover the most surface area, they frame every seat and monument, and they set the baseline for how the entire cabin looks. AIRO Industries Company brings the material knowledge, repair capability, and finishing expertise to deliver panel work that matches OEM standards and holds up through years of service.

Full panel capability from repair to custom fabrication

Experience with thermoplastic, composite, and honeycomb constructions

Color, texture, and finish matching to OEM standards

All work released with complete FAA documentation

AIRO Industries Integrated Aircraft Interior Capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Some frequently asked questions about the service that you may have questions about

What types of cabin panels do you service?

We service all major overhead bin types including fixed bins, pivot bins, and translating bins across Boeing and Airbus narrow body and wide body aircraft.

Can you match the original color and texture of existing panels?

Yes. We provide color matching, texture replication, and finish calibration to ensure repaired or replaced panels blend seamlessly with adjacent cabin surfaces. We work from OEM specifications, existing samples, or approved color references.

What panel materials can you work with?

We work with all common aircraft interior panel constructions including thermoplastic panels such as PEI and polycarbonate, honeycomb core sandwich panels with Nomex or fiberglass cores, and composite and fiberglass reinforced panels. Each material requires specific repair techniques which our team is experienced in.

Can you fabricate new panels for a cabin reconfiguration?

Yes. We fabricate new sidewall panels, ceiling panels, spacer panels, and specialty panels for cabin reconfiguration programs where existing panels no longer fit the updated layout. Custom fabrication includes all required surface finishing and compliance documentation.

Do you provide VIP and executive cabin panel finishing?

Yes. We produce custom decorative panels for VIP and executive interiors including veneer application, high gloss finishing, accent panels, and feature wall elements tailored to the specific cabin design.

Is all panel work delivered with FAA documentation?

Yes. All cabin panel repair, refurbishment, and fabrication work is released with the required FAA documentation and approval for return to service. This includes flammability test reports for all materials and surface finishes used.